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Posted in Chiriqui, Places in Panama on Dec 31st, 2008
The Chiriqui province of Panama hosts the quaint town of Volcan, which sits on the beautiful scenic highlands of this province. The town and surrounding areas are renowned for the fantastic coffee shops and farms, where coffee, fruits and flowers are grown. The western slope of the Baru volcano is home to this town. The [...]
Posted in Places in Panama, panama city on Dec 23rd, 2008
One of the finest and most well developed suburbs in Panama City. The suburb of Paitilla has numerous and well developed infrastructure, whilst retaining the Panama charm and commitment to green areas and parks. The area is fully equipped with easy access to all types of stores, such as supermarkets, restaurants and convenience stores; whilst [...]
Posted in Panama, Places in Panama on Dec 23rd, 2008
Originally known as Camaron, the area was founded in 1934, and later renamed to Vercruz. Wildlife and beauty abound in this area, which has exquisite beaches that are extremely popular amongst locals and tourists over the holidays and weekends.
The area is surrounded by mountains which provide a back drop of idyllic beauty, which in turn [...]
Posted in Bocas Del Toro, Places in Panama on Dec 19th, 2008
The northernmost island in Panama, Isla Colon is situated in the province of Bocas del Toro. The province’s capital, Colon, is situated here and boasts of having an international airport. This airport is the hub of Panama’s national carrier, Air Panama. Isla Colon also possesses a shipping port where major cruise and shipping liners dock.
An [...]
Posted in Places in Panama, panama city on Dec 16th, 2008
This is truly the epicenter of all entertainment and business within Panama City. El Cangrejo offers fine dining, entertainment and great nightlife. The area is central to every need that a tourist, or even the locals, might need. Inclusive in the area are themed pubs and restaurants as well as a few casinos, for you [...]
Posted in About Panama, The Panama Canal, Tourist attractions on Dec 15th, 2008
One of the largest man-made canals in the world is the Panama Canal. This canal connects the Pacific Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean. Its construction, although one of the most difficult undertakings, helped replace the traditional route via the Southernmost tip of South America. That route, via Cape Horn and the Drake Passage, proved to [...]
Posted in Chiriqui, Places in Panama on Dec 12th, 2008
Situated in the province of Chiriqui, the province’s capital city of David is the third largest in Panama. With proximity to both the sea and highlands of the province, David’s economy centers on both agriculture and fisheries. Coffee, sugar and fruit plantations are abundant in the highlands where the temperature for commercially growing this produce [...]
Posted in Places in Panama, panama city on Dec 10th, 2008
This residential are is home to several former presidents, dignitaries and affluent individuals, La Cresta is situated in a very exclusive area of the capital, Panama City. Centrally located, the area has easy access to the shopping centers and the banking district. Majority of the mansions and homes in La Cresta are of a Spanish [...]
Posted in Places in Panama, panama city on Dec 10th, 2008
Situated between El Cangrejo and San Francisco, Obarrio is one of the most prestigious areas in Panama City. A mixture of commercial establishments and residential living, Obarrio boasts of numerous stylish boutiques, classy shops, swanky restaurants, modern office buildings, shopping complexes, 24/7 pharmacies, as well as high rise residential condominiums, and luxurious homes. A lot [...]
Posted in Places in Panama, panama city on Dec 9th, 2008
Situated in one of Panama City’s most exclusive and affluent residential areas, Punta Pacifica is home to the state of the art Hospital Punta Pacifica, one of the most modern medical facilities in Panama. The hospital is affiliated with renowned John Hopkins Memorial Hospital from the United States.
This eastern district of the city also boasts [...]
